full authority

Example Sentences

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Oklahoma stands on equal footing with every other state, with full authority to govern within its borders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"The Agreement gives Belize full authority to approve or reject transfers, limits eligibility to specific nationalities, and ensures comprehensive background checks, among other measures," it said.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

He argued that historically the president has had the full authority to decide on whether to call up the militia.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

Moriarty later said in a statement that she would retain full authority over the case and pay the attorneys out of her existing budget.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Read has full authority to cancel Washburn’s mission if he thinks it too risky.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly